Michael Cooper vs. Sylvester Norris Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sylvester Norris and Michael Cooper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Michael Cooper

vs.

Sylvester Norris

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Sylvester Norris: 1979-80 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Sylvester Norris 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Sylvester Norris 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Sylvester Norris 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Sylvester Norris 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Sylvester Norris 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Sylvester Norris 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Sylvester Norris 0 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Sylvester Norris 2.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Sylvester Norris 2.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Sylvester Norris 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Sylvester Norris 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Sylvester Norris 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Sylvester Norris 40

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Sylvester Norris 43

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Sylvester Norris 6

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Sylvester Norris 3

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Sylvester Norris 12

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Sylvester Norris 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Sylvester Norris .419

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Sylvester Norris -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Sylvester Norris .667

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Sylvester Norris 2.4 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Sylvester Norris 2.5 (1980)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Sylvester Norris 0.4 (1980)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Sylvester Norris 0.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Sylvester Norris 0.7 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Sylvester Norris -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Sylvester Norris -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Sylvester Norris -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Sylvester Norris -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Sylvester Norris -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Sylvester Norris -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Sylvester Norris -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Sylvester Norris -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Sylvester Norris -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Sylvester Norris -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Sylvester Norris 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Sylvester Norris -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Sylvester Norris -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Sylvester Norris -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Sylvester Norris -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Sylvester Norris -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Sylvester Norris -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Sylvester Norris -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Sylvester Norris -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.